Metallurgical Engineer: Large-Scale Alloy Castings

KLA Industries, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to lead advanced alloy casting projects in a manufacturing setting near Milwaukee.

You will work on lab-to-floor applications, improving alloy performance and product quality while supporting melting, casting, heat treatment, and finishing operations. You will review customer specs, analyze metallurgical data, and collaborate across operations, quality, engineering, and sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in a foundry or casting environment.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze metallurgical data and microstructures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers.
• Ability to work in both office and production settings.

Responsibilities

• Improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality from lab or shop floor.
• Support melting, casting, heat treatment, and finishing operations.
• Review customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Analyze metallurgical data and mechanical properties.
• Troubleshoot quality and production challenges via root cause analysis.
• Lead process improvement focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, sales, and customers to deliver solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and customer documentation.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

Casting processes

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to lead advanced alloy casting projects in a manufacturing setting near Milwaukee.

You will work on lab-to-floor applications, improving alloy performance and product quality while supporting melting, casting, heat treatment, and finishing operations. You will review customer specs, analyze metallurgical data, and collaborate across operations, quality, engineering, and sales.